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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

G979 XMP
MOTExpired
MOT due3 Dec 2021
First reg10 May 1990
Mileage148,465 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

36 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 November 2025.

PASSED · 4 Dec 2020
Test date4 Dec 2020
Expiry3 Dec 2021
Test number918373512634
Mileage148,465 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion
FAILED · 6 Nov 2020
Test date6 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number660798106933
Mileage148,465 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryRear shocks rusty
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Advisoryunderside has rust all over
Advisorysuspension components rusty all over
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryEVAP pipe from fuel tank rusted
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisoryrear arches rusted both sides
AdvisoryOffside upper body rusted near rear side window
AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan rusted
AdvisoryOffside Rear floor pan rusted
AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filler pipe rusty
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jun 2019
Test date4 Jun 2019
Expiry6 Nov 2020
Test number528854841175
Mileage148,465 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 15 May 2019
Test date15 May 2019
Expiry
Test number673884459284
Mileage148,465 mi
AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r upper body corroded
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAdvise rear shock absorber casings corroded both sides
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 16 Jun 2017
Test date16 Jun 2017
Expiry7 Jul 2018
Test number369432592681
Mileage142,831 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 8 Jun 2017
Test date8 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number187177014033
Mileage142,696 mi
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PASSED · 8 Jul 2016
Test date8 Jul 2016
Expiry7 Jul 2017
Test number223800159936
Mileage133,822 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 2 Jul 2016
Test date2 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number310670431135
Mileage133,731 mi
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 11 Jun 2015
Test date11 Jun 2015
Expiry17 Jun 2016
Test number229902465429
Mileage121,935 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredslight movement in drivers seat back
FAILED · 11 Jun 2015
Test date11 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number737782565147
Mileage121,935 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredslight movement in drivers seat back
PASSED · 18 Jun 2014
Test date18 Jun 2014
Expiry17 Jun 2015
Test number219629764428
Mileage114,757 mi
PASSED · 29 Jul 2011
Test date29 Jul 2011
Expiry28 Jul 2012
Test number718560211218
Mileage113,170 mi
FAILED · 29 Jul 2011
Test date29 Jul 2011
Expiry
Test number146390811252
Mileage113,170 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 12 Jun 2010
Test date12 Jun 2010
Expiry11 Jun 2011
Test number220663660472
Mileage110,800 mi
FAILED · 11 Jun 2010
Test date11 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number330062260138
Mileage110,782 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PASSED · 8 May 2009
Test date8 May 2009
Expiry17 May 2010
Test number392838329151
Mileage108,615 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 2 May 2009
Test date2 May 2009
Expiry
Test number173992029192
Mileage108,615 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 13 May 2008
Test date13 May 2008
Expiry17 May 2009
Test number731954438174
Mileage108,615 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User Enteredtemporary repair on fuel tank
FAILED · 12 May 2008
Test date12 May 2008
Expiry
Test number590543538169
Mileage108,615 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
PASSED · 9 May 2007
Test date9 May 2007
Expiry17 May 2008
Test number851869727117
Mileage107,674 mi
FAILED · 3 May 2007
Test date3 May 2007
Expiry
Test number760383427103
Mileage107,672 mi
FailRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 18 May 2006
Test date18 May 2006
Expiry17 May 2007
Test number654058336194
Mileage101,751 mi
FAILED · 10 Apr 2006
Test date10 Apr 2006
Expiry
Test number344220606160
Mileage101,746 mi
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)